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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.08, 24,421.74 and 7,517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.08, 24,421.74 and 7,517.50 is: 11,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.08 : 24,421.74 = 7,517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.08/24,421.74 = 7,517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.08x = 24,421.74 × 7,517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.08x = 183,590,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,590,430.45/16,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.00

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